Annie Mid performs well against Malzahar (53.2% win rate) based on 900 games. This matchup works well for Annie players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Annie Mid vs Malzahar Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.5% in this matchup.
With 2.9% popularity, Annie constantly encounters meta-dominant Malzahar (6.3%, 5th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Annie performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Phase Rush paired with Manaflow Band (55.9% win rate, 5.6% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Malignance > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 62.5% win rate against Malzahar.
Win through macro: Annie takes the matchup (53.22%) despite falling behind in CS (6.70 vs 7.62/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Annie wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (746 vs 775/min), the 53.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Annie leads in both matchup win rate (53.2%) and KDA (2.20 vs 2.10) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S |
| 53.2% | Matchup Winrate | 46.8% |
| 51.68% | Role Winrate | 51.42% |
| #11 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 2.9% | Pickrate | 6.3% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 384 | Gold per Minute | 424 |
| 6.70 | CS/Min | 7.62 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.33 |
| 746 | Damage per Minute | 775 |
The Annie versus Malzahar matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Annie deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (93.48%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 5th (versus 28th for Annie) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.2) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Annie player to maintain constant pressure on Malzahar, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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